Erma P. “Pam” Richardson, 75, of Port Royal, passed away at 2:45 p.m. on Friday, May 26, 2018 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.
Born on June 23, 1942 in Lewistown, Mifflin County, she was a daughter of the late Samuel J. Warner and Virginia (Maines) Britcher. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Jay H. Thompson in 1985 and her second husband, Stanley Richardson in 1999.
Mrs. Richardson is survived by two daughters, Laurie S. Hower and her husband Tim of Mifflintown and Ja Lenee Y. Nealman of Port Royal; two step-daughters, Linda Amrehein and Deb Richardson; a step-brother, David Britcher of Mifflintown; two grandchildren, Michael J. Hower and his wife Allison and Vanessa S. Hower; one great-granddaughter, Grammy’s pride and joy, Ava S. Harris; and her Maine Coon Cat, Puff.
In addition to her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by a stepson, Timothy Richardson; and two brothers, Samuel B. “Butch” Warner and David M. “Mike” Warner, making her the last of her generation.
Pam was a 1960 graduate of Juniata Joint High School in Mifflintown.
She had attended the Evangelical Methodist Church in Oakland Mills.
(Employment) Earlier in life, Pam was employed at Milliken’s Restaurant, Zimmie’s Diner, Tony’s Restaurant, and Stop 35 in Mifflintown. Later, she owned and operated Pam’s Bakery.
Her hobbies included a gift of hospitality, loving people, and “adopting” them as family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who adored and enjoyed taking care of her family.
A funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 30 2018 from the Oakland Mills Evangelical Methodist Church with the Rev. Nathanael Mowery and Rev. Kenneth Hepner officiating. Interment will follow in the Cedar Grove Cemetery, Mifflintown.
A viewing will be held from 6 – 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at the Brown Funeral Homes, Inc., 100 Bridge Street, Mifflintown.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made in Mrs. Richardson’s memory to the Oakland Mills Evangelical Methodist Church, 148 Leonard Lane, Oakland Mills, PA 17076.